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Rinnai America Corporation, the manufacturer of the number-one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America, announced Shelley Kiley has joined the organization as its Vice President of Operations. Role and responsibilities Kiley’s extensive knowledge will help Rinnai continue to grow and expand manufacturing capabilities in North America, including overseeing the completion of its new manufacturing plant in Griffin, Georgia. In addition, Kiley has assumed responsibility for all functional areas in manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and logistics. operational excellence I look forward to supporting Rinnai, delivering on our promise of Creating a Healthier Way of Living" “I am very excited to join Rinnai America and look forward to leading the operations team as we continue to drive operational excellence and expand our manufacturing capability in North America,” said Kiley. “I look forward to supporting Rinnai, delivering on our promise of Creating a Healthier Way of Living, as well as spearheading the operational initiatives that will continue to drive growth.” Kiley’s experience Kiley has cultivated deep experience throughout a 30-year career, having most recently spent three years leading a team of 650 within the supply chain and global operation strategy teams at Larson-Juhl. Before that, Kiley had a distinguished 11-year tenure with Moen, Inc. where she rapidly progressed from Plant Manager to holding several executive leadership roles, including Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing, where she led 2,000 employees. The knowledge and skills that come from Kiley’s previous roles in leadership and operations, will only be an asset to Rinnai as the company continues its trajectory towards North American expansion. preemptive enhancements Shelley will be instrumental in the continued growth of our manufacturing footprint in the U.S." “We are very excited to welcome Shelley, as she will be instrumental in the continued growth of our manufacturing footprint in the U.S.,” said Frank Windsor, President, Rinnai America Corporation. “She will be focusing on preemptive enhancements to meet the needs of our customers and fostering a high-performance team, which will lead Rinnai towards achieving our expansion goals.” Rinnai With the addition of Kiley, Rinnai is continuing to demonstrate its concerted investment in its North American facilities, operations, and team. Since 2017, Rinnai has introduced its new corporate headquarters in Atlanta, the opening of a state-of-the-art innovation center, and is building its first North American manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia.

Independence Day may mark the celebration of America’s birthday, but it’s also a time to celebrate and support businesses who are helping the domestic economy thrive by investing in U.S. based operations, manufacturing, and increasing job opportunities. Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation based in Japan, is among those businesses, becoming the first major tankless water heater brand to have a U.S. manufacturing facility with advanced automation and precision assembly processes. For more than 100 years, Rinnai has developed high-quality products to heat water and homes. However, within the last few years, the company has looked towards new expansion opportunities, including investing in new markets to sustain innovation as well as operationalizing manufacturing and production to meet needs. Expansion In North America Rinnai is investing in domestic manufacturing, new corporate headquarters, and an innovation center The North American market was quickly identified as one of the greatest growth vehicles for the company. “Our goal is to be the growth driver for Rinnai Corporation, and that’s why we’re making the investments within Rinnai America,” said Frank Windsor, President, Rinnai America Corporation. He adds, “We’re investing in domestic manufacturing, as well as in our new corporate headquarters and an innovation center, to drive our customers’ businesses forward, while also contributing to the overall organizational growth initiative.” In late 2021, Rinnai is set to complete construction on its North American manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia, USA. Current production will be moved from the existing factory to a new 300,000 square foot plant, which will enable the company to both increase production of the residential and commercial products while also bringing more than 150 jobs to the Griffin community. Create A Healthier Economy  “Creating jobs is a huge part of helping the company to grow,” said Frank Windsor adding, “We can’t manufacture and produce products to meet demand without top talent." "We are committed to filling these crucial roles, while also helping consumers and trade professionals see the importance of purchasing and installing domestically produced products. In lockstep with this expansion, is Rinnai’s commitment to Creating a Healthier Way of Living. There’s no better way to honor that promise than to help create a healthier economy.” The demand for Rinnai products continues to grow, and now with the ability to manufacture its signature tankless water heaters in Griffin, Rinnai will be able to scale its U.S. operations for years to come.

Rinnai America Corporation (Rinnai) is launching a complete line of high- and low-intensity infrared heaters, in order to deliver efficient, quiet comfort with innovative gas infrared technology to customers. The latest additions from Rinnai complement the existing commercial and residential product offerings, while still holding true to delivering the best total solutions. New high- and low-intensity infrared heaters Available beginning in May 2021, the Rinnai SE and SE+ Infrared Patio Heaters, HE Series Infrared Tube Heater and HE+ Series Infrared Radiant Tube Heaters will provide various options for indoor and outdoor heating to customers and businesses: Rinnai SE Infrared Patio Heater: A stainless steel overhead radiant heater, the SE Infrared Patio Heater is available in single and two-stage models and is specifically designed for outdoor commercial and hospitality establishments, providing uniform radiant comfort to patrons. Rinnai SE+ Infrared Patio Heater: Similar to the SE Infrared Patio Heater, the SE+ is also available in stainless steel and designed for outdoor commercial and hospitality establishments; however, this version comes in more sizes, low mounting clearances to combustibles and has an attractive black finish, allowing the heater to blend seamlessly into the background. Rinnai HE Series Infrared Tube Heater: Ideal for heating an indoor workshop, garage or small commercial space, the HE Series Infrared Tube Heater utilizes up to 65% less energy than traditional forced air heating systems and is the ideal heat source to keep garages warm and dry. Rinnai HE+ Series Infrared Radiant Tube Heater: Perfect for commercial, industrial, warehouse and distribution center applications, this infrared heater with Electronically Commutated (EC) Motor technology is one of the most efficient, quiet and powerful tube heaters available. “At Rinnai, we’re committed to ‘Creating a Healthier Way of Living’ by strategically expanding our product portfolio into new markets and categories,” said Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America Corporation, adding “The launch of our new infrared heaters adds significant impact to our expansion strategy, as it complements our already existing commercial and residential heating portfolio.” Outdoor Patio Heating Customers can enjoy patios, decks, pool areas and other residential outdoor gathering spaces Customers can enjoy patios, decks, pool areas and other residential outdoor gathering spaces, well into the cooler months, with the SE and SE+ Infrared Patio Heaters. Utilizing high intensity infrared technology to heat like the sun, the patio heaters provide even and energy efficient heat distribution. The patio heaters can also mount overhead, thereby saving space for seating. “The affordability and performance are ideal for anyone looking to extend the outdoor season, increase revenue and amortize within one or two seasons,” said Dale Schmitz, the Marketing Segment Manager at Rinnai. SE and SE+ Infrared Patio Heaters The SE and SE+ Infrared Patio Heaters are built to withstand harsh outdoor environments and coastal regions. The heaters are constructed with 316 marine-grade stainless steel, in order to prevent rusting, a patented ceramic tile design that evenly and efficiently distributes heat and built-in gas lines to eliminate portable propane tanks. Indoor Garage or Workshop Heating Rinnai’s HE Compact Infrared Tube Heater is a great choice for hobbyists Rinnai’s HE Compact Infrared Tube Heater is a great choice for hobbyists. The residential and light commercial garage heater provides radiant comfort for garage and workshop year-round and eliminates condensation that can damage tools. The heater comes preassembled for easy installation right out of the box, operates quietly and works in low clearances. Commercial, Industrial, Warehouse and Distribution Heating Rinnai’s HE+ Infrared Radiant Tube Heater optimizes heating in large spaces with gas-fired infrared technology, in order to provide more than 85% radiant efficiencies, throughout a full range of operation. The heater uses an Electronically Commutated (EC) Motors across the HE+ product line of single-stage, two-stage and modulating infrared tube heaters. “Rinnai’s EC motor is more efficient than other motors commonly used in infrared tube heaters,” said Dale Schmitz, adding “It focuses radiant heat to where it is most required, such as high traffic, occupied areas, unlike forced air systems that heat the entire airspace which can be expensive and inefficient.”